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to wipe out
[phrase form: wipe]
01
to entirely remove something
Transitive: to wipe out sth
Example
The campaign against drug abuse hopes to wipe out addiction from our society.
The educational program is designed to wipe out illiteracy in underprivileged communities.
02
to cause the death of a significant portion of a population
Transitive: to wipe out a population
Example
The deadly gas could wipe out entire populations if released.
The disease threatened to wipe out the indigenous population.
03
to completely remove or destroy something so that it no longer exists
Transitive: to wipe out sth
Example
Rapid urbanization can wipe out natural habitats for many species.
The disease could wipe out large populations of wildlife.
The invasive species is wiping out native plants in the region.
04
to eliminate something from memory
Transitive: to wipe out a memory
Example
She attempted to wipe out the traumatic memory from her thoughts.
Certain experiences are etched in our minds and challenging to wipe out.
05
to make an individual very tired
Transitive: to wipe out sb
06
(of a vehicle) to lose control, resulting in an accident or crash
Intransitive
07
to lose balance and be thrown off the surfboard due to the impact of a wave
Intransitive
Example
The surf instructor emphasized the importance of learning how to fall without wiping out completely.
Example
The campaign against drug abuse hopes to wipe out addiction from our society.
The educational program is designed to wipe out illiteracy in underprivileged communities.
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